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I love donuts. Really, who doesn’t?! But, I do not love standing at the stove – frying batch after batch first thing in the morning ! This recipe is a nice alternative to traditional donuts, Sweet Spice Baked Doughnut Muffins are easy to make and better for you since they aren’t fried. I drizzled mine with … Continue reading →

Make your next breakfast a little more special with Spicy Maple Caramelized Bacon! This is a super simple recipe using maple syrup and spicy cayenne (optional) to give the bacon a little kick. The best part is that it’s baked in the oven, leaving you “hands free” to make the rest of your breakfast or brunch … Continue reading →

This coffee cake is really special, and my daughter’s personal favorite. The combination of sweet apples, spicy cinnamon and tender, moist vanilla cake is too much to resist! This recipe makes an 8 x 8-inch pan, but is easily doubled into a 9 x 13-inch. You can also top the apples with a crumb topping instead … Continue reading →

I have wanted to try using oats in my waffles for a long time. Now I wish I had tried sooner – these turned out fantastic! The oats are slightly chewy, which is perfect with the bananas and brown sugar. These are best served with warm maple syrup – it really compliments all the flavors. I … Continue reading →

Overnight oatmeal seems to be all the rage these days, so I decided to see what all the fuss was about. The recipe I found is from The Pinterest Project (this is a fantastic site – so many great recipes and ideas!) The oatmeal took almost no time to put together and was so yummy! It was so nice … Continue reading →

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, grandmothers and all the women who have loved on and selflessly poured themselves into the lives of others! Have a wonderful day! This recipe is my take on the classic strawberry stuffed french toast. I love the creamy cheese mixed with the juicy strawberries and slight tang of lemon. For the … Continue reading →

Sometimes you just want a little something sweet…not too much, just a bite. Sometimes you don’t want to mess up the entire kitchen baking up a treat. These mini apple crisps are perfect – super fast to make and just right for that late night snack – or breakfast! They aren’t too sweet and … Continue reading →

I love toast – and this bread makes the most wonderful toast. Slightly sweet with a touch of cinnamon, it’s fantastic with fresh butter and equally good turned into french toast. I usually make two of these because the first one disappears rather quickly! This recipe has been adapted from the “Joy of Cooking” cookbook. Cinnamon … Continue reading →

These pancakes are perfect for a spring or summer breakfast – light and fluffy with a hint of lemon. They are the perfect base for fresh berries and maybe a spoonful of sweetened yogurt or cream. I love these – they taste like sunshine! This recipe is from the Joy of Cooking – one of my favorite cookbooks! Lemon … Continue reading →

It’s another cold and rainy day in PA – perfect for serving up something a little more substantial for breakfast. Or brunch…or anytime of the day! I still had some bread from yesterday’s Four Cheese Spinach Bake and some leftover ham in the freezer – so a strata seemed the perfect way to use it all up! This recipe is perfect because … Continue reading →

This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes. It’s a little strange in that it’s a cross between a quick bread and a biscuit. The taste is very similar to a sausage, egg and cheese biscuit from one of those fast food places, only much better for you! It makes two large loaves, so it … Continue reading →

These cinnamon rolls are a tradition in my house. I make them every holiday morning, but I also make them at least once or twice a month. Last Christmas, I didn’t make them – I tried out some new recipes instead. I thought that they weren’t special because I make them all the time. My children thought differently. They were really … Continue reading →

This “pancake” really tastes like a cross between apple and vanilla custard pie. It’s beautifully puffed straight out of the oven, although it will sink a little as it cools. I first had this for brunch at a friend’s house, and after a little begging – she finally caved and gave me the recipe. It’s also amazing … Continue reading →

Since today is the first day of my self-imposed “Cooking From Scratch Experiment”, I thought I would share with one of the things we spread on all the toast we eat. I made these up for Christmas last year as gifts – along with a Caramel Pear Butter and a Banana Butter. Thankfully I had … Continue reading →

I love eggs…and cheese…and bacon…and sometimes vegetables! But I don’t always want to get involved with cooking a major breakfast early in the morning. This is a super easy way to have eggs for breakfast (also for dinner or a snack). My older kids customize this according to whatever leftovers I have sitting in the fridge. … Continue reading →